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Guide
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
Last updated: 13 January 2021
Eligibility
In some cases, you might automatically get a Blue Badge. In other cases, the council will assess your eligibility. This may include going to a mobility assessment and meeting a healthcare professional.
You will automatically get a Blue Badge if you:
are under 16 and have a letter confirming your eligibility from your visual impairment care team
are 16 or over and registered or certified as severely sight impaired
get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
get Personal Independence Payment and scored 8 points or more in the 'moving around' area of your assessment
get Personal Independence Payment and scored 12 points or more in the 'planning and following a journey' area of your assessment
get Personal Independence Payment and used to get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance on an indefinite or lifetime basis
get Personal Independence Payment, used to get the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, and your Personal Independence Payment decision is being appealed
get War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement
got a lump sum payment from tariffs 1 to 8 of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and have been certified as having a permanent and substantial disability
You could get a Blue Badge if you:
have a substantial disability lasting at least 12 months that means you cannot walk at all
have a substantial disability lasting at least 12 months that means you're virtually unable to walk
regularly drive and cannot use parking meters because of a severe disability in both arms
are responsible for a child under 3 years old who needs to be kept close to a vehicle for medical treatment
are responsible for a child under 3 years old who uses bulky medical equipment that cannot be carried around
have a mental condition that means you lack awareness about the danger of traffic when making journeys
Visit GOV.UK to check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge.
Once you apply, your local council will process your application. They will give you a decision in around 12 weeks.
Councils can charge up to £20 for a Blue Badge. If you're unsure, check on your council's website before applying.